Keep riders off, Driving safely on public roads, Checking mowing area – John Deere GT2554 User Manual
Page 9: Towing loads safely, Safety
Safety - 5
SAFETY
a slope. Choose a low gear or speed so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope.
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. Turn slowly and
turn downhill. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
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Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the
terrain. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
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Keep away from drop-offs, ditches and embankments.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine. Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
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Use recommended weights for added stability when
operating on slopes or using front or rear mounted
attachments. Remove weights when not required.
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Drive up and down a hill - not across.
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Do not stop when going up hill or down hill. If machine
stops going up hill, disengage mower blades and back
down slowly.
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Mowing when grass is wet can cause reduced traction
and sliding.
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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Keep Riders Off
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Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.
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Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by
foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious
injury.
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Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with
another vehicle on public roads:
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Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines
when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at
night.
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Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning
lights and turn signals according to local regulations. Extra
flashing warning lights may need to be installed.
Checking Mowing Area
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Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown.
Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
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Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern. Do
not mow where traction or stability is doubtful.
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Test drive area with mower lowered but not running.
Slow down when you travel over rough ground.
Towing Loads Safely
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Limit loads to those you can safely control. Use only
approved hitches when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment. Use counterweights or wheel weights as
required in this manual or your attachment manual.